Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Remote Automation
Placements24
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Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of highly automated machinery and integrated manufacturing systems. This remote-first role allows you to work from anywhere in South Africa, with emphasis on autonomous project delivery and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
You will design, validate and optimize complex mechanical solutions, perform FEA and CAD analyses, and drive innovations that improve efficiency, reliability and manufacturability across
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years in mechanical design with automated machinery.
- Expert in 3D CAD modeling and FEA/simulation.
- Strong knowledge of automation, robotics and control systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and development of sophisticated automated machinery.
- Create detailed CAD designs, assemblies and BOMs.
- Perform FEA, thermal and motion analyses to optimize performance.
- Collaborate with electrical/software/process engineers in virtual teams.
- Oversee prototyping, testing and validation phases.
- Develop technical documentation and project reports.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of highly automated machinery and integrated manufacturing systems. This remote-first role allows you to work from anywhere in South Africa, with emphasis on autonomous project delivery and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
You will design, validate and optimize complex mechanical solutions, perform FEA and CAD analyses, and drive innovations that improve efficiency, reliability and manufacturability across
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